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Commie Pinko Dirtbag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-08-10 02:32 PM
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World Nut Daily fundie columnist cheers vandalism of "One Nation Indivisible" billboards
I didn't believe it was possible to shriek in writing. This sorry excuse for a human being, Chrissy Satterfield, manages to do it.

http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/07/north-carolina-atheist-billboard.html

Less than one week after it went up, a billboard from the North Carolina Secular Association was vandalized. The Friendly Atheist notes the resulting cheer that went up on World Net Daily, who exulted today in a column titled My Kind Of Vandals.

Just when I start believing there is no hope for our country I get a little reminder from my God that all is not lost. It was reported June 29 that a billboard sign sponsored by a North Carolina atheist organization had been vandalized. The ad reads, "One Nation Indivisible." It seems someone didn't think the sign was an accurate depiction of our Pledge of Allegiance, so the vandals inserted "Under God" with spray paint – and I couldn't be more relieved. It's nice to know that I am not alone in my beliefs and that some people are still willing to stand on the right side of truth. Never would I encourage vandalism, but in this case I think I'll let it slide. Atheists have been vandalizing my beliefs for years, so it's about time the shoe was on the other foot. (...)

I also need to extend a thank you to some people in Sacramento and Detroit. In February, 10 atheist billboards were defaced in the Golden State and a slew of atheist bus ads were vandalized in Detroit. My dose of honesty this week: I am not happy that vandalism seems to be the only way to get an atheist's attention. I'm happy that I can count on other Christians to stand up for themselves and for Christians everywhere. It gives me hope.


Of course, World Net Daily would be screaming bloody murder if their Where's The Birth Certificate? billboards were vandalized.


You know, I actually kinda like that last idea. Since it's apparently OK to cheer for such things now.

In the WND column, it actually gets worse than what the blogger above quoted. Emphasis mine.

They probably figured that because the Bible teaches Christians to turn the other cheek, we'll just take their abuse forever. We will only take so much before we stand up against our oppressors. (...)

I would like to extend my deepest thanks to the man or woman responsible for this vandalism. I appreciate the action you took. Thank you for reminding me that I'm not alone. It took a lot of guts to do what you did – and the fact that you haven't stepped forward to take credit makes you a hero. It shows everyone that you are more devoted to the message than you are to the spotlight. I encourage you to keep your cover. Don't give the secular world a reason to call your name; instead, let them call for our God.


No, asshole, it shows he's a punk who wants to go around destroying other people's property and get away with it.

And that word. "Oppression." They keep using it. It does not mean what they think it means.
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Archae Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-08-10 02:41 PM
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1. WorldNetDaily. 'Nuff said.
They are Birther central, and any and every has-been has a home there.
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one_voice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-08-10 02:45 PM
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2. The original Pledge...
Edited on Thu Jul-08-10 02:46 PM by one_voice
The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). It was originally published in The Youth's Companion on September 8, 1892. Bellamy had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country.

In its original form it read:

"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added. At this time it read:

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Bellamy's daughter objected to this alteration. Today it reads:

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."


http://www.ushistory.org/documents/pledge.htm



Funny how the religious right forgets that the words "under God" weren't part of the original.

Edited to add: WND...a bunch of nutballs.
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